Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.105

Telegram To General Schenck. Executive Mansion, Washington, May 27, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL SCHENCK, Baltimore, Md.: Let the execution of William B. Compton be respited or suspended till further order from me, holding him in safe custody meanwhile. On receiving this notify me. A. LINCOLN.